Montrose, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Montrose, Michigan
City
City of Montrose
Main Street (now M-57) in 1912
Location within Genesee County
Montrose, Michigan Location in Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Genesee
Settled	1842
Incorporated	1899 (village) 1980 (city)
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2)
• Land	0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	673 ft (205 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,743
• Density	1,784.03/sq mi (689.05/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	48457
Area code(s)	810
FIPS code	26-55280
GNIS feature ID	0632609

Montrose is a small city located in Genesee County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,743 people lived there. Montrose used to be part of the larger Montrose Township. It became its own city in 1980. Both the city and the township now manage themselves separately. Montrose is also part of the bigger Flint metropolitan area.

History of Montrose

The first white settlers arrived in the area that is now Montrose in 1842. Their names were Seymour W. Ensign, who came from New York. Montrose officially became a village in 1899. Later, in 1980, it changed from a village to a city.

In November 2017, Montrose and other nearby towns started getting their water from a new source. This water comes from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline. It is then cleaned by the Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

People in Montrose

Montrose Population in 2010

According to the 2010 census, there were 1,657 people living in Montrose. These people lived in 668 households. About 429 of these households were families. The city had about 1,691 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Montrose were White (96.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, about 36.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 3.07 people. The median age in Montrose was 36.4 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.4, and half were older.

Fun Things to Do in Montrose

Montrose has some interesting places to visit and fun events.

• Montrose Orchards: This is a local farm where you can find fresh produce.
• Montrose Historical and Telephone Pioneer Museum: Here, you can learn about the history of Montrose and how telephones have changed over time.
• Montrose Blueberry Festival: This is a big annual event that celebrates blueberries! It includes a carnival, a flea market, and a parade. In 2021, the festival celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Famous People from Montrose

Many people who grew up or lived in Montrose have become well-known.

• Scott Aldred: A former professional baseball pitcher for Major League Baseball. He now coaches in the minor leagues. Scott graduated from Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose in 1986.
• Amanda Carpenter: An author, speechwriter, and political commentator for Fox News Channel. She was born in Montrose.
• John D. Cherry: He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011. John grew up in Montrose.
• Dan Severn: A former UFC fighter and professional wrestler. He was born and raised in Montrose.
• Aubrey Pleasant: A professional football coach. He went to high school in Montrose.
• Malik Taylor: A professional football player who plays as a wide receiver. He also attended Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose.

Roads in Montrose

• M-57: This state highway runs through the city from east to west.

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